The Grayson High School Band Department Announces Tryouts for the 2013-2014 Dates: Training Sessions (New Members) April 18 & 25, 2013 6:30 8:00 Tryouts New & Veteran Members) April 29, 30 & May 2, 2013 Time: Location: Who: 6:30 8:30 pm GHS Band Room GHS students and rising 9 th Graders Stop by the front office or see the Band Director for a tryout information packet. All applicants must be academically eligible at the time of tryouts.
Band Department Tryout Application 2013-2014 Name: Ph. # Address: City: Zip e-mail address: 2013-2014 school year class (circle one) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Eligibility All members of the must be academically eligible in order to participate in this activity. Eligibility includes having passed 5 out of 6 classes in the semester prior to participation and the student must be on track for graduation. In other words, you cannot be a second-year freshman, sophomore, etc. All candidates must be passing 5 out of 6 subjects by the time of auditions. Physical Exam All members of the must have a physical exam on file at Grayson HS before reporting to any Marching Band rehearsal). You must use the yellow form provided by GHS. The exam must be dated as of April1, 2013 or later. Registration Upon completion of tryouts, results will be posted. Please note that acceptance at the audition does not yet grant membership status. You must attend registration in order to hold a position in the. Registration dates are Saturday, May 18 from 9 am 1 pm OR Tuesday, May 21 from 7 pm 9 pm. Contact the director if there is a conflict to guarantee membership in the. A down payment for fees must be paid at registration and uniform fittings will take place as well. Students and parents please read, complete, sign below, and bring this form to the GHS Band Director at the first tryout session on Monday, April 29, 2013. Attend in comfortable clothing for outdoor/indoor physical activity. No flip flops or sandals; only athletictype sneakers are appropriate. A copy of the April (or most recent) progress report showing grades for all classes can be accepted in place of the section below. Subject Current Grade Teacher Signature 1 2 3 4 5 6 I understand the financial, eligibility, physical exam, registration, and time commitments involved in this activity. I know that by signing I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Grayson High School Band program. I understand that if chosen as a member of the for the 2013-2014 school year, I am obligated to attend all rehearsals and public performances, pay membership dues and act appropriately as a representative of Grayson High School. Student Signature: Parent Signature: Date: Date:
2013-2014 Grayson High School Information Dues: $525 Includes shoes & tote bag for 1 st year members and uniform each year. The uniform remains the property of the GHS Band. This does not include the wind suit (approx. $75-100 to be paid in August/September) Veteran members in need of shoes or a tote bag will need to pay for those items during Band Camp. There is a $100 discount off color guard dues for the second and subsequent siblings in the program. Payment Plan May 18 or 21 (Registration at GHS) $200 June 28 $175 July 30 $150 Checks (payable to GHSBA) or cash Members that have dues outstanding will not be allowed to audition or register for subsequent seasons until they are up to date or paid in full. Those needing an alternate payment plan should contact the Director. Please note that the is an extracurricular program and an extension of the Marching Band so registration takes place separately from registering for classes on May 198 from 9-1 OR May 21 from 7-9 pm. If accepted into the GHS a member must have a physical form on file with the GHS Athletic office BEFORE reporting to any practice session. Students must use the BLUE GHS form. The following are excerpts from the GHS Band Handbook. A complete Band Handbook will be issued upon registration. After School Rehearsals Marching Band/ During the football and competition season, beginning with the first week of school, after school rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 5:30 for Marching Band/ members during August, September, October and early November. There are also additional Monday rehearsals for members as well in August and September. On football game days students will need to be in the GHS Band Room at approximately 4:30 5:00 with an estimated time of completion between 11:00 12:00 midnight. Times will vary depending upon game times and travel distances and will be announced and posted each week. Marching Band/ The GHS Marching Band will perform at the Gwinnett County Marching Exhibition. This event will take place in September. Details TBA. Competitions will take place on three of six Saturdays in Sept/Oct/Nov. The competition days will not be known until the end of band camp or early August. Times and locations will be announced as soon as the information becomes available. Please plan your calendars for these dates to be set aside for competition purposes.
It is the tradition for the Marching Band to perform in parades each year. These will include the Grayson Day Parade, and may include the Loganville Christmas Parade, or other events in which the band is invited. GHS Varsity Football Schedule Our commitment is to provide quality half-time and game-time entertainment for the entire football season. This may include special shows for seasonal events, Homecoming, Senior Night, competitions, and yes, playoffs. Football games are generally on Friday nights (except the first two games) with a 7:30 pm start time. Attendance To maintain membership in the color guard attendance at after school rehearsals and performances is mandatory. members do not receive grades, but poor attendance may disqualify a member from earning a school letter and/or from continuing to participate. Absences from these functions will be counted as unexcused unless prior arrangements have been made in writing with the Band Director. Any unexcused absences and/or excessive excused absences may result in the disqualification of a student from earning a school letter in color guard and may result in a probationary or permanent removal from the band program. Criteria used to determine excused/unexcused absences is the same used by Grayson High School s established attendance guidelines. Band Camp Marching Band & Only The weeks of summer band camp are a vital part of the marching band. Students work long hours and days in rehearsal learning to march and play as well as begin to learn the performance shows for the season. Attendance at band camp for MB & CG members is required. The first official report date is July 15, 2013. Students that do not attend Band Camp will not be guaranteed a permanent position on the field, but may participate with the marching band as an alternate or absentee fill-in. Please talk with the band director over concerns with summer attendance. Lettering Marching Band Members Students eligible for earning a letter as members of the GHS Marching Band & must be in good standing with regards to all policies set forth by the Band Director and the Band Association. Students in grades 9-12 must be enrolled in a performing band class for the entire school year, except for Color Guard members, and must be in good academic standing in these classes. Members must participate in all Varsity level events as well as maintain regular attendance at marching rehearsals and performances. Unexcused absences and tardies may result in the loss of letter eligibility. Varsity level events include the Gwinnett County Exhibition, all Varsity football games, all marching competitions, & The Grayson Day Parade. The Director reserves the right to alter these conditions as necessary for special or extenuating circumstances. Student Accounts Members of the GHS Band program may earn money to pay dues, trip costs and other band-related expenses through our fund-raising and concession stand programs. Money earned will be kept in the student s name in the GHSBA (Band Association) account. Members may not use their account for items other than dues unless dues are paid in full. Senior members that have a balance left in their band student account may use all of those funds as a scholarship for the school or educational training of their choice upon graduation. Band Calendar A calendar of events and the summer band camp schedule is published and updates regularl. Be sure to read through this carefully before registering for the. According to GHS Band Association policy the Director and President may make alterations to these financial and procedural guidelines as necessary
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Teachers: This student is auditioning for the Grayson High School for 2012-2013. This GHS Teachers Please return this form to Robert Barnes mailbox
Teachers: This student is auditioning for the Grayson High School for 2012-2013. This GHS Teachers Please return this form to Robert Barnes mailbox
Teachers: This student is auditioning for the Grayson High School for 2012-2013. This GHS Teachers Please return this form to Robert Barnes mailbox
Teachers: This student is auditioning for the Grayson High School for 2012-2013. This GHS Teachers Please return this form to Robert Barnes mailbox